Clearfield Inc (CLFD)vsLumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)
CLFD
Clearfield Inc
$31.27
+2.22%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $435.09M
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$648.06
-3.61%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $76.15B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lumentum Holdings Inc generates 1862% more annual revenue ($3.01B vs $153.66M). CLFD leads profitability with a -4.7% profit margin vs -230.1%. LITE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
CLFD
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
LITE
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-24.3%
Fair Value
$25.29
Current Price
$31.27
$5.98 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LITE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 104.1% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 109.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 71.1% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 28.0%
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of -2.9% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Trading at 12.4x book value
ROE of -143.9% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CLFD
The strongest argument for CLFD centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 13.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LITE
The strongest argument for LITE centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 109.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.63 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CLFD
The primary concerns for CLFD are Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. A P/E of 59.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : LITE
The primary concerns for LITE are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CLFD profiles as a turnaround stock while LITE is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CLFD carries more volatility with a beta of 2.14 — expect wider price swings.
LITE is growing revenue faster at 109.3% — sustainability is the question.
LITE generates stronger free cash flow (38M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LITE scores higher overall (57/100 vs 48/100) and 109.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Clearfield Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Clearfield, Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells standard and custom passive connectivity products to OEM, enterprise and fiber-to-facility markets in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Lumentum Holdings Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Lumentum Holdings Inc. manufactures and sells optical and photonic products in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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